Fertility Treatments

Low progesterone

Hope_faith wrote:

Does having low progesterone basically mean that you will never have a viable pregnancy or be able to carry a full term baby? I know im jumping the gun here, but my doc called with my blood test and very vaguely said my prog was low and to come in Thursday(which seems like an eternity to TTC'ers!) to discuss options. Of course all i've done since I got home was research it. Damn you google! Just want some positive feedback I guess!

@Hope_faith My understanding is that having low progesterone may make conceiving and sustaining a viable pregnancy more difficult - but not hopeless. Your doctor can monitor your levels and prescribe progesterone supplements to boost them to where they need to be. Don't lose faith. I used progesterone suppositories until my 10th week of pregnancy and I'm now 29 weeks. Good luck!

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Hope_faith

@waterlily2012 That's good news! Congrats to you!! Did you take anything while trying to get pregnant? Or just the progesterone suppositories while you are preggo?

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kknapik

@Hope_faith My progesterone production stinks!! I used the suppositories for a while but they didn't work for me. I now use the PIO injections and they work like a charm. I am 9 weeks today!

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waterlily2012

@Hope_faith We did end up going to IVF after 4 failed IUI's. My doctor felt I did have some progesterone issues, but nothing that would make conception impossible for me. We went to IVF mostly because of my husband's low morphology. Mainly I wanted to send some positive news and hope your way. Google can be a great thing, but when TTC it can scare the hell out of you! Hopefully your doctor can ease your concerns on Thursday.

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Hope_faith

@kknapik Congrats to u too! Ok ladies ya'll are really putting my mind at ease now. At least I can sleep tonight :) of course I get this news when my DH is out of town for work :/ I honestly dont even know my levels, but just gauging my docs concern. I know everyone is different, but i feel more hopeful! Thanks so much ladies Im happy for yall and hope you have great pregnancies and healthy babies!!

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BarbaraH81

@Hope_faith My doc put me on Clomid for low progesterone. I'm on the 3rd cycle and it's almost where it needs to be, so they're increasing the dosage one more time. Next month should be our lucky month. :) Don't worry. Low progesterone is an easy fix and there are lots of options. Something will work for you. Good luck!

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wottadoll

@Hope_faith I am another low progesterone success story - my progesterone tested really low on CD 21 which indicated I wasn't ovulating at all. Took Femara + then used progesterone suppositories the first ten weeks of my pregnancy, now 31 weeks along. It really should be an easy fix for you, good luck!

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miss_shauna43

@Hope_faith I have low progesterone and got pregnant naturally ( no clomid etc). Unfortunately ended at 16 weeks with still birth of my baby boy. But at least I know it's possible. That's about the only positive I could get out of the loss. So it is it possible hth !!!

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PeesOnSticks

@1ladylove I had low progesterone and therefore wasn't ovulating. I was given Clomid and we conceived on our second round. My levels were able to remain stable and I didn't need any supplements. My twins are now 5 months old and doing great!

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Hope_faith

@PeesOnSticks I love hearing success stories! Congrats on your double blessings! My doc put me on prometrium for this next cycle. I was wondering if the reason for not putting me on clomid is because I do ovulate? I read prometrium is for menopause?

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BarbaraH81

@Hope_faith My doc put me on prometrium for 3 cycles to "clean me out" and shorten/regulate my cycles. Then he put me on the clomid.

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jewelsface

@Hope_faith if you O on your own, then don't take clomid! the SE are not pleasant! prometrium has SE too but not as bad clomid. I used prometrium last cycle without any clomid and it was fine. lots of luck to you!

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Hope_faith

@jewelsface Ok thank you so much for the heads up! I am worried about SE on meds :/ were u able to get pregnant on prometrium?

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Thompsonmommi2

@mcgeelisha I hope im not intruding but i have a couple questions..i have a short LP at 10-11 days, my temp drops every month at 7dpo, including month i got preggo, so my dr dx me with low prog. I start clomid nxt month 50mg days 5-9 so im wondering if i should get something to help cm next month. Ive heard it dries you up..and 2nd i DO o on my own, dr sd twins are only about 10% chance, is he underestimating??

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Thompsonmommi2

@mcgeelisha O..one more if i take it 5-9 when should we bd and expect O? I usually o cd 13-16 and i will be doing opks but i just want to plan, im type A if you cant tell lol.

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CheerCoachT

@jewelsface Jewel, I ovulate on my own and have taken 2 rounds of clomid to prepare for IUI. My doctor (one of the best in the infertility field) prescribed it. I've never heard anyone say not to take it if you o on your own.

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Hope_faith

@Thompsonmommi2 Have you tried preseed? Its a fertility friendly lubricant. Not sure about clomid drying you up but we use it anyway.

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suziqsky

For cm I was told to take mucinex or robuttusin with expectorant. It helps you produce cm. I am on the med mentioned for menopause(pr something). I am in my two week wait. I would love to know if I can get preggo while on it. I guess I didn't know what it was for, thought it is for low progesterone. I was also on clomid this month days3-7, then estradiol days8-12, ovulated day 12. Had u/s day 14 and it showed I released not one but two good follicles. I can do an HPT on February 6! I am praying for success.

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MNBabies

happenes to my cousin, didnt know and lost baby at 20 wks, horrible. but dr said now they know they can give her meds tk help.

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